Control mechanism



C. A. ARENS CONTROL MECHANISM Filed Feb, 2s, 19,42

Dec. 4, 1945.

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CONTROL MECHANISM 5 Sheets-Sheet 5 Filed Feb. 23, 1942 l N VEN TOR. l cT/zrzs 5776/55 Www/d@ Patented Dec. 4, 1945 CONTRCL MECHANISM Charles A. Arens, Chicago, lill., assigner to Arens Controls, Inc., Chicago, Ill., a

Illinois corporation of Application February 23, 1942, Serial No. 431,928

ii Claims.

This invention relates to control mechanisms having a shiftable control member, and concerns particularly locking means or means for imparting a predetermined resistance to movement of said member in its various positions of adjustment.

It is an object of the invention to provide a control mechanism of the type defined, o f improved construction and improved operating characteristics.

More specically stated, it is an object of the invention to provide in a control mechanism of the type having an adjustable control member shiftable between predetermined limits to effect the operation or control of an actuated device, improved means for locking or imparting a predetermined resistance to movement of said member in its various positions of adjustment.

Various objects, advantages and features of the invention will be apparent from the following specification when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, wherein certain preferred embodiments of the invention are set forth for purposes of illustration.

In the drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to like partsV throughout:

Fig. 1 is a general assembly view, in perspective, of a control mechanism constructed in accordance with and embodying the principles of the invention;

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal vertical sectional View through the mechanism of Fig. 1, on the line 2 2 thereof, and showing the mechanism mounted upon a suitable supporting structure, the section line 2 2 being alsoshown in Fig. 3;

Fig. 3 is a transverse vertical sectional view through the mechanism, on the line 3 3 of Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is a horizontal sectional view through the mechanism on the line 4 4 of Fig.` 2;

Fig.` 5 is a detail sectional view, on the line 5 5 of Fig, 2;

Fig. 6 is a view similar to Fig. 5, but showing the locking or resistance applying mechanism in operated position;

Figs. 7 and 8 are detail sectional views of the mechanisms of Figs. 5 and 6, on the lines 7 1 and 8 8, respectively;

Fig. 9 is a view similar to Fig. 2, but illustrating a modified form of structure;

Fig. 10 is a detail sectional view of the locking or resistance applying mechanism of the structure shown in Fig. 9, on the line IU I0 thereof;

Fig. 11 is a detail sectional view of the controlA handle for the locking or resistance mechanism of the structure of Fig. 9, on the line Il ll thereof;

Fig. l2 is a detail sectional view through the mechanism of Fig. 11, on the line |2 I2;

Fig. 13 is a view similar to Fig. 1, but showing a still further modilied form of structure;

Fig. 14 is a longitudinal vertical sectional view through the structure of Fig. 13, on the line id hl thereof, the section line M M being also shown in Fig. 15;

Fig. 15 is a transverse vertical sectional view through the mechanism of Fig. 14 on the line E5 I5;

Fig. 16 is a detail sectional view of the locking or resistance applying mechanism of the structure shown in Fig. 14, on the line I6 I 6 thereof; and

Fig. 17 is an exploded view of certain of the blocking or resistance applying mechanism, as embodied in the structureI of Figs. 13-16.

ThisV application is a continuation-in-part of my copending application, Serial No. 213,785, led June 15, 1938, and entitled Control mechanism, now issued as Patent 2,274,288, dated February 24, 1942.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, and first to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in Figs. 1-8, it will beseen that the control mechanism comprises a frame consisting of two side plates or walls Ill and II, Fig. 1, connected at their rear ends by a transverse wall or block member I2. side walls are bent transversely toward each other as indicated at i3 and I4 to provide front flange structures, which flanges are adapted to be secured by means of bolts I5 and I 6, Fig. 2, to a suitable support I 'l which may be a vehicle dashboard or other suitable supporting structure. The side walls Ill and II are secured to the block I2 by suitable bolts such as indicated at I8 and I9, Figs. 1 and 4. A bolt 20 and a spacing sleeve 2|, Fig. 4, are provided for securing the side walls together at their forward ends and for maintaining them in predetermined spaced relation.

A pair of control members 2d and 25 are mounted upon the frame, for pivotal movement with respect thereto, these members being in the form of control handles adapted for manual actuation. More specifically, the control members are pivotally mounted upon a bolt 2E extending between the side walls, suitable spacing sleeves being provided as indicated at 2l, Fig. 3, for maintaining the control members 24 and 25 in predetermined spaced relation.

The control members 24 and 25 are in the form The forward ends of the' of bell-crank levers, and to that end are provided with upwardly extending portions 28 and 29, respectively, Figs. 2 and 3. Each of these upward extensions is adapted to be connected to a transmission mechanism extending to a suitable device to be controlled. By way of illustration, but not by way of limitation, such controlled device may comprise the carburetor of an internal combustion engine, or other suitable mechanism, the position of which is to be accurately controlled and adjusted by means of the positioning of the control levers or handles 24 and 25, More specifically, the extension 29 associated with the control member 25 is pivotally connected to a yoke 3| having an extension 32 suitably anchored to the end of a control wire 33, the opposite end of which is secured to the device to be controlled. Control wire 33 and its associated wire coil 34. to which the control wire is fixed. are slidable within a ilexible sheath 35 preferably comprising a helically wound wire coil, or the like. The sheath 35 anchored to the block |2, the sheath also extending through the block and being provided on its end with a sleeve 3B within which the projecton 32 of the link 3| is longitudinally slidable. It will be seen that as the control member 25 is pivotally moved around the bolt or shaft 26, the extension 29 thereof Will be shifted forwardly or rearwardly, causing a corresponding longitudinal movement of the link 3| the extension 32, and the transmission members 33 and 34, relative to the fixed sheath 35 and its associated guide fitting 3G. The sheath coil 35 may, if desired, also be encased in a suitable fabric covering or the like 31.

Similar connections are provided whereby the upward extension 28 of the control levei` 24 may operate a control Wire assembly 40, 4|, longitudinally movable within a sheath 42, and adapted to be suitably connected to a device to be controlled. The bolt 2li and associated spacing sleeve 2| act as a stop means for the levers 24 and 25 in their pivotal movements in a clockwise direction, as seen in Fig. 2.

In accordance with the principles of the invention, means is provided for applying predetermined resistance to movement of the control levers 24 and 25, in all of their adjusted positions, which means may, if desired, impart a substantially locking action to the levers, while at the same time being readily releasable to free the levers for instantaneous and ready operation.

In accordance with the form of structure illustrated in Figs. 1-8, this braking or resistance imparting means comprises a pair of braking rods 45 and 46 adapted to be secured, respectively, to the levers 24 and 25, and having associated therewith means for resisting movement of the rods in an adjustable predetermined amount. More specilically, referring to the control lever 25, the extension 29 thereof is provided with a series of openings 41 in any one of which the braking rod 46 is adapted to be pivotally mounted. To this end it will be seen that the rod is provided with a laterally turned end portion 48 pivotally engageable within a selected opening 41, and adapted to be secured therein by suitable means such as a cotter pin or the like 49, Fig. 3. Similar means is provided for connecting the braking rod 45 to the extension 28 of the lever 24.

Referring particularly to Figs. 2 and 5, it will be seen that the rear end of the braking rod 45 extends between a pair of friction blocks and 52. and that the rod 45 similarly extends between a pair of friction blocks 53 and 54, all of the blocks being mounted upon a common bolt or shaft 55 extending between the frame side walls |0 and One end of the bolt 55 is provided with a threaded nut 51, whereby to permit of adjustment of the parts for a purpose later to be described. In the particular embodiment illustrated the friction blocks 5|-54 may be of metal, for cooperation with the metal shafts 45-46, but it is to be understood that the blocks may be constructed of any suitable material.

Washers 59 and 6I] are interposed, respectively, between the block 5| and the side Wall I0, and between the block 54 and the side wall Spacing sleeves 6| and 62 are also mounted on the bolt 55, cone-springs 63 and 64 being provided between the spacing sleeves and the blocks 52 and 53. These cone-springs may be such that their convolutions may be collapsed into a common plane, as indicated in Fig. 6.

Energizing means is provided for causing the blocks 5|-5f3 to frictionally grip the rods 45-46. As illustrated in Figs. 1-8, this energizing means comprises cam reactance devices relatively shiftable to force the spacing sleeves 6| and 62 apart whereby to cause the friction blocks to be brought into gripping engagement against the rods 45 and 46, as shown in Fig. 6. Referring to Fig. 2, a link (56 is mounted upon the bolt 26 at one end, the opposite end of the link being providedI with a pair of openings into which balls 51 and 58, Figs. 5 and 6, are adapted to be inserted. A bifurcated lever 69, having bifurcations 'li and 1|, is provided for cooperation with the balls 61 and 53, the bifurcations 15 and 1| being pivotally mounted upon the bolt 55. These bifurcations are provided with a series of cupshaped depressions 12, the arrangement being such that when the parts are in the position illustrated in Figs. 5 and 7, the cup-shaped depressions and the balls are in nesting engagement, permitting the movement of the spacing sleeves 6| and 62, relatively toward each other, under the action of the springs 63 and 64.

When the bifurcated lever 69 is shifted from its position as shown in Figs. 5 and '1 to its position as shown in Figs. 6 and 8, the reactance devices comprising the balls 51-58 and the recesses 12 are brought out of alinement, resulting in an outward shifting movement of the sleeves 6| and 62, which in turn results in a gripping of the friction blocks against the rods 45 and 46.

The means for controlling the positioning of the lever B9 comprises a rod 15, the inner end of which is provided with a tting 16 having a pin and slot connection with the lever 69. The outer end of rod 15 is provided with a manual control handle 11 by means of which the rod or shaft may be adjustably positioned, longitudinally, to eiTect the positioning of the lever 69. A sleeve 18 clamped to the support |1 by suitable means such as nuts 19 and 8B guides the rod 15 in its shifting movements. Engagement of the shank 8| of the handle against the nut 19 limits the inward movement of rod 15. The outward movement of the rod is limited by a stop 82 engageable with the sleeve 18.

In operation, with the parts in the position illustrated in Figs, 2, 5 and '7, the frictional drag imparted to the braking rods 45 and 46 by the friction blocks 5 |-54 is determined by the initial tension in the compression springs 63 and 64 under the conditions imparted by the particular adjustment of the nut 51 upon the bolt or shaft 55. This initial tension may be of any desired amount whereby to impart a light frictional resistance to movement of the rods 45 and 46, thereby imparting a light corresponding frictional resistance toV movement of the control handles 24 and 25. Preferably the control handles at this time are substantially free to permit their ready manipulation and adjustment. As the handle 11 is pulled outwardly, the reactance devices 61-98 and 12 will be relatively shifted to the positions indicated in Figs. 6 and 8, causing an outward movement of the sleeves 6| and 62 and the application of increased frictional resistance of the blocks |-54 against the brake rods 45 and 4B. The arrangement of the parts may be such as to cause the springs 93 and 64 to merely be partially compressed, to ap-. ply increased frictional resistance or, as shown in Fig. 6, the arrangement may be such as to cause the springs to be completely compressed into a nat plane, a substantially positive abutment force being provided between the spacing sleeves lil-92 and the friction blocks. By this means a substantially positive locking action may be imparted to the braking rods. Adjustment of the nut 51 upon the bolt 55 will determine the degree of braking action obtained, the side walls l0 and of the frame being suiiiciently yieldable to permit of adjustment of the nut. The mechanical advantage of the brake rods with respect to the control levers 24 and 25 may also be further adjusted by inserting the forward ends of the rods in diiferent openings 41 of the eX- tensions 28 and 29, as may be desired. It will thus be seen that means is provided for readily locking or imparting a predetermined desired increase of frictional resistance to movement to the control levers 24 and 25 in any position of operation, by the operation of the control handle 11. As stated, such resistance to movement may be a substantially positive locking action, or a lesser frictional resistance, as may be desired, the degree of frictional locking resistance being readily and accurately controllable. Upon inward movement of the control handle 11, levers 24 and 25 are released for immediate and ready operation. Both control levers are simultaneously locked or unlocked by manipulation. of the single handle 11, the structure thus being well adapted for dual control installations. rIhe levers 24 and 25, being in immediate juxtaposition, may be conjointly operated, while at the same time being susceptible to such relative movement, one to the other, as may be required to permit accurate control and adjustment of the controlled devices.

In Figs. 9`12 a modified form of structure is illustrated, generally similar to that previously described, but modified in certain particulars. A diierent form of cam action reactance device is employed, also a different form of friction gripping mechanism for the brake rods; and locking means is provided in association with the braking mechanism control handle, for locking or maintaining the handle in any position of adjustment.

Referring to Figs. 9 and 10, it will be seen that in this instance the bolt or shaft 55a has mounted thereon a pair of split clamps 99 and 9| embracing the braking rods 45a and 46a, respectively. Compression springs 92 and 93 are disposed between the ends of these clamp members, tending to open them toward non-gripping position. Spacing Washers 94 and 95 are disposed between the clamps and the frame or casing walls ||a and I 9a, in a manner similar to the washers 59 and 60 of the embodiment of the invention previously described.

A pair of reactance devices 96 and 91 are provided for urging the clamps 99 and 9| into frictional gripping engagement with the rods. The reactance device 96 is in the form of an externally threaded sleeve loosely mounted on the shaft 55a, whereas the reactance device 91 is in the form of a sleeve loosely mounted on the shaft but internally threaded, the two sleeves being in cooperating cam threaded engagement. Sleeve 96 is anchored to the-casing Ila, against rotation, by means of a bracing strut 98. Sleeve 91 is provided with a depending lever projection 99 having a, pin and slot connection with the fitting 19a of -the locking control structure, in a manner similar to the pin and slot connection between the lever 69 and the fitting 16 in the previously described embodiment of the invention.

The arrangement is such that when the lever 99 is in the position illustrated in Fig. 9, a predetermined minimum pressure engagement is provided between the clamps and 9| and the rods 45a and 49a, depending upon the adjustment of the bolt 51a. When the lever 99 is swung clockwise, by pulling on handle 11a, the reactance sleeves 99 and 91 are relatively separated by reason of their threaded engagement, sleeve 96 being prevented from rotation as the sleeve 91 is rotated with the lever 99. The bracing strut 98 and the lever 99 are suiciently flexible to permit of the slight longitudinal shifting of the sleeves 96 and 91, axially of the bolt 55a. As the sleeves are shifted away from each other, the clamps 90 and 9| are actuated to impart increased frictional locking resistance against the shafts 45a and 46a. Springs 92 and 93 tend to maintain the clamps toward open position, in engagement with collars 94-95 and sleeves 96-91.

It will be seen that .the operation is substantially similar to that in the previously described structure. However, in the case of the screw threaded sleeves or micrometer adjustment means of the structure of Figs. 9 and 10, a continuously increasing frictional pressure is applied as the lever 99 is shifted.

Means is also provided for locking the lever 99 in any position of adjustment, such means being best shown in Figs. 9, 11 and 12. As illustrated, in this instance the handle 11a is connected by means of its shank |9| and a, pin |92 to a sleeve |93, on the opposite end of which is secured the fitting 13a, the sleeve |93 thus being generally similar in function and purpose tothe rod or shaft 15 of the embodiment of the invention previously described. A fixed guide sleeve |94 is secured to the dashboard lla by means of nuts |95 and |96, the operating sleeve |93 being shiftable longitudinally within the guide sleeve |99 as the handle 11a is pushed or pulled. A locking and release shaft |91 is disposed internally of the sleeve |93, for longitudinal shifting movement, the shaft being provided with an operating button |98 on one end and a notch |99 on its opposite end. This notch is adapted for cooperation with a ball H9 arranged within an opening formed in the operating sleeve |93. A compression spring ||2 embracing the shaft |91, normally urges said shaft to the left with respect to the sleeve |93, thereby causing the notch |99 to urge the ball lill against the Xed guide sleeve |94. The reaction of the ball against the notch |99 causes the shaft |91 to urge the sleeves |93 and |94 into frictional gripping engagement, whereby to lock the sleeve |03 in adjusted position. Movement of the operating button |08 inwardly toward .the handle 11a releases the locking action, whereupon the handle 11a may be shifted to bring the sleeve |03 and associated connected lever 99 to any desired adjusted position.

The locking mechanism of Fig. l1 thus provides means for insuring the maintenance of th'e reactance devices S and 91 accurately in any adjusted position. l

In Figs. 13-17 a further modied embodiment of the invention is illustrated. In this instance a pair of control levers and |2| are provided, of somewhat different shape than the levers 24 and 25 of the embodiment previously described, .but for the same function and purpose. Levers |20 and I 2| are pivotally mounted upon a sleeve |22 carried by a bolt |23 extending between the side walls |25 and |25 of the casing structure for the mechanism. 'I'h'e bolt |23 is provided on its end with an adjustment nut |24, and it will be noted that the sleeve |22 terminates somewhat short of the casing side walls to permit of adjustment of the nut. The levers |20 and I2| are provided with upward extensions |21 and |28, respectively, adapted to be connected to transmission cables extending to the controlled devices, in a manner previous to that described in connection with Figs. 1-8. Anchor brackets, such as indicated at in Fig. 14, are pro-vided as an anchorage for the end of the cable sheaths, for the function and purpose of the block |2 of the structure of Fig. 1.

As in the oase of the earlier described embodiments, means is provided, operable at will, for imparting a controlled degree of frictonal resistance to movement of the control levers |20 and |2l, in all positions of adjustment. As best illustrated in Figs. 15, 16 and 17, a plurality of cylindrical blocks |32, |33, |34 and |35 are loosely mounted upon the sleeve I2 2, for maintaining the control levers and the reactance devices, later to be described, in proper spaced relation. These blocks may be of metal or of other suitable material such as plastics or the like. A pair of friction discs |36 and |31, also mounted on the sleeve |22, are arranged on opposite sides of the control lever I2 l, in contacting relation therewith, similar friction discs |33 and |39 being provided for the control lever |20. As best shown in Fig. 17, these friction discs are provided with bifurcations |40 adapted to engage a positioning bolt |4| extending between the side walls of the casing, in juxtaposition to the bolt |23. Bolt |4| is provided with a head |42 and a nut |43. The bifurcations |40 on the friction discs prevent the discs from rotation on the sleeve 22. The friction discs are preferably constructed of friction material, such as commonly employed in brake linings and the like.

A pair of reactance devices |45 and |46 are provided, relatively shiftable to impart a predetermined resistance to movement of the levers |20 and I2 Reactance device |45 is in the form of a disc mounted on sleeve |22 and having furcations |41 adapted to embrace the bolt |4I, whereby to prevent rotation of the disc. Reactance device |46 is similarly provided in the form of a disc mounted on the sleeve |22 and having a projectinglever or handle portion |48 connected thereto. This handle portion is adapted to extend through a, slot |49 formed in the front wall |50 of the housing. A plurality of cam detents |5I, three in the particular embodiment illustrated, are struck from the body of the vdisc |45, cooperating cam detents |52 being struck from the body of the disc |46. As best shown in Fig. 16, the detents |5| of the disc |45 project toward the disc |45, and similarly the detents |52 of the disc |46 project toward the disc |45.

All of the detents are preferably similarly shaped and are provided with cam or inclined portions |53 and fiat top portions |54.

With the control h'andle 48 in thel position shown in Figs. 13, 15 and 16, and in solid lines in Fig. 14, the sets of detents |5| and |52 are circumferentially displaced and out of Contact, so that a predetermined minimum of frictional resistance is imparted by the washers |36|39 against the control levers |20 and |2|, depending upon the adjustment of the nut |24. When the handle |48 is raised to the dotted line position of Fig. 14, the detents |52 are brought into superposed relation, respectively, with the detents I5l, thereby applying an increased frictional resistance of the friction discs against the control levers, the magnitude of which is dependent upon the construction and proportioning of the parts, and may be anything from a positive locking action down to a lesser degree of frictional locking resistance. Due to the flat top surfaces of the detents, there is no tendency for the control handle |45 to inadvertently shift toward unlocking position. If desired, however, a slightly reverse inclination may be imparted t'o the top surfaces of the detents, or a notch or the like may be added to the slot |49 within which' the lever is movable, whereby to provide a locking action to the lever |48 against inadvertent reverse movement. In this connection it is to be noted that the lever |48 tends to move slightly sidewise with respect to the slot |49, as it is raised or shifted to locking position. The range of travel of the control levers |20 and |2| is indicated by the full and dotted lines in Fig. 14, and it will be noted that the bolt 4| limits the shifting of the levers in a clockwise direction.

Various changes may be made in the specific embodiments set forth for purposes of illustration without departing from the spirit of the invention. The invention accordingly is not to be limited to the specic embodiments sh'own and described, but only as indicated in the following claims.

The invention is hereby claimed as follows:

1. A control mechanism comprising a pivotally mounted control lever, said lever being manually shiftable and limited for movement through an arc of travel of less than 360 degrees and adapted to be connected to a device to be controlled, and means for controlling resistance to movement of said lever comprising friction brake means operatively connected to the lever, a pair of complementary cam reactance devices relatively shiftable for energizing said brake means, a manually operable control handle for relatively shifting said reactance devices, a frame structure having a pair of laterally spaced side plates embracing the control mechanism, and screw threaded means engageable with opposite faces of said plates for predetermiiiing the eectiveness of said cam reactance devices.

2. A control mechanism comprising a frame having a pair of side walls, a shaft mounted in said side walls, a control handle member pivotally mounted on said shaft, said member beingr limited for movement through an arc of travel of less than 360 degrees and adapted to be connected to a device to be controlled, and means for controlling resistance to movement of said member comprising braking means operatively connected to the member, a pair of complementary reactance devices relatively shiftable for imparting maximum and minimum effectiveness to said braking means, means comprising a second handle member for relatively shifting said reactance devices, and means cooperably engageable with said side walls for predetermining the effectiveness of said reactance devices.

3. A control mechanism as dened in claim 2, wherein said cam reactance devices comprise a ball member and a cam member with which the ball member is adapted to be engaged.

4. A control mechanism as defined in claim 2, wherein said 'cam reactance devices comprise a plurality of engageable detents, said detents having cam surfaces adapted to `be initially engaged as the detents are brought into contact, and holding surfaces adapted to be thereafter brought into engagement whereby to render said second named handle member self-holding in operated position.

5. A control mechanism comprising a frame having a pair of side walls, a shaft mounted in said side walls, a control handle member pivotally mounted on said shaft, said member being limited for movement through an arc of less than 360 degrees and adapted to be connected to a device to be controlled, and braking means for controlling resistance to movement of said member, said braking means comprising a pair of complementary engageable cam reactance devices mounted on said shaft and relatively rotatable thereon, said cam devices being axially shiftable upon relative rotation, between relatively operative and inoperative positions, means comprising a manual control handle for rotating one of said cam reactance devices, means radially displaced from said shaft for anchoring the other reactance device from rotation, and clamping means associated with said shaft for predetermining the initial axial position of said cam reactance devices.

6. A control mechanism comprising a control member, said member being shiftable through a predetermined range of travel and adapted to be connected to a device to be controlled, and means for controlling resistance to movement of said Amember comprising braking means operatively connected to the member, a pair of complementary reactance devices relatively shiftable for energizing said braking means, a manually operable control handle shiftable through a predetermined range of travel for relatively shifting said reactance devices, and automatically operable resiliently urged means for locking said control handle at any position within said range of travel.

'7. A control mechanism comprising a pair of control levers, a common shaft upon which said control levers are pivotally mounted, said levers being independently shiftable through a predetermined range of travel and adapted to be connected to devices to be controlled, braking means for controlling resistance to movement of said levers between predetermined maximum and minimum limits, means for predetermining said limits, and a manually operable control handle for shifting said braking means `between said limits.

8. A control mechanism as dened in claim 5, wherein the means radially displaced from the shaft for anchoring the other reactance device comprises a shaft mounted between the frame side walls, and wherein said other reactance device is provided with a bifurcated portion embracing said last mentioned shaft.

9. A control mechanism as de-ned in claim 5, wherein the means radially displaced from the shaft for anchoring the other reactance device comprises a shaft mounted between the frame side walls, wherein said other reactance device n is provided with a bifurcated portion embracing said other last mentioned shaft, and wherein the cam reactance devices include a plurality of engageable detents having cam surfaces adapted to be initially engaged as the detents are brought into contact, and holding surfaces adapted to be thereafter brought into engagement to render the detents self-holding in operated position.

l0. A control mechanism as dei-ined in claim 5, wherein the means radially displaced from the shaft for anchoring the other reactance device comprises a shaft mounted between the frame side walls, wherein said other reactance device is provided with `a portion engaging said last men'- tioned shaft, and wherein the device to be controlled comprises an elongated cable shiftable within a sheath structure, which sheath structure is secured to the control mechanism frame.

l1. A control mechanism comprising a frame having a pair of side walls, an elongated bolt mounted between and extending through said side walls, a sleeve member mounted on the bolt between the side walls, a control handle member pivotally mounted on said sleeve, said member being limited lfor movement through an arc of travel of less than 360 and adapted to be connected to a device to be controlled, and means for controlling resistance to movement of said member comprising braking means operatively connected to the member, a pair of complementary reactance devices relatively shiftable for imparting maximum and minimum effectiveness to said braking means, means comprising a second handle member mounted on said sleeve and limited for movement through an arc of travel of less than 360 for relatively shifting said reactance devices, and means comprising a nut threadedly engageable with one end of said bolt for predetermining the effectiveness of said reactance devices.

CHARLES A. ARENS. 

